Bolt Watch: A bronze medal but golden tributes

It was not the fairy-tale ending sports fans wanted - Usain Bolt was beaten in the IAAF World Championships 100 metres final on Saturday.

Less than 24 hours later he returned to the scene of his defeat to receive a bronze medal for finishing behind Championships debutant Christian Coleman and long-time rival - and new world champion - Justin Gatlin.

Just as after the final, Bolt received nothing but affection from his adoring fans inside London Stadium, saluting them repeatedly throughout the ceremony.

As he made his way back to the tunnel to exit, the crowd stirred again and chanted the Jamaican's name. He responded by deploying his trademark 'Lightning Bolt' celebration, much to the delight of all in attendance.

A REMINDER OF HISTORY

While Bolt's individual career failed to end in golden fashion, he still has a chance to go out as a champion in the 4x100m relay on Saturday.

And the 30-year-old issued a reminder of why he is considered the greatest of all-time with a video posted on Twitter alongside the word "history".